Silver Lake, CA

1372-1374.5 Edgecliffe Drive, Silver Lake, CA

Looking for a modern home near Sunset Junction? Green City Building Co has put the small lot subdivision ordinance to good use with 4 new homes on Edgecliffe Drive in Silver Lake. Green City built these 4 Silver Lake homes as a “Modern interpretation of mid-century modern Aesthetic”. Basically we are talking about cool new homes with corner glass windows, bi-fold exterior doors and steel exterior accents. The homes are eco-friendly with, passive solar orientation & thermal chimneys, solar electric systems, tankless water heaters, and low & no-voc finishes. VOC stands for ‘volatile organic compounds’ which continue to release toxic emissions into the air for years after application. Obviously, the lower the VOC, the better for the environment. These homes also include energy star appliances and pre-wiring for electric car charging – how’s that for green building?!

Read More About Small Lot Subdivisions in Silver Lake, Los Feliz and around Los Angeles

Jenny Durling
Broker Associate
L.A. Property Solutions
213-215-4758
http://www.LApropertySolutions.com
Copyright © 2012 By Jenny Durling * Silver Lake Small Lot Subdivision – 4 New Modern Homes Near Sunset Junction*

3007 Angus Street, Silver Lake, CA

This Silver Lakecontemporary home closed as a trust sale in May 2011 for $705,000. If you had seen it before and you see it now, you would never know it was the same property! Talk about positive changes! What was once a tired traditional is now an ultra-modern 2-story home in prime Silver Lake. You’ll fine 3 Bedrooms and 4 baths in 2,400 Square feet of living space is just a hop skip and a jump from Silver Lake’s coveted Ivanhoe Elementary School.

Walls of glass let in the natural light and bring the outdoors. The lovely living room with its updated fireplace is wide open to the dining area and kitchen. And what a sleek, modern kitchen it is with its stainless appliances, recycled counter tops and custom bamboo cabinetry. The white oak floors throughout add to the brightness of this Silver Lake home.

You’ll love the giant master suite with its walk in closet, sitting area and cool architectural bath. It also opens onto one of two view decks. What’s not to love about that?

To top it off, the this Silver Lake home is equipped with "Smart House" technology, allowing the owner to control light, sound, video and even the alarm system from their smart phone.

The front entry courtyard includes fire pit while the two decks along the back of the house provide for great views and indoor outdoor flow, perfect for entertaining. Don’t miss the bonus studio with its own separate entrance.

3007 Angus Street, Silver Lake, CA

View Larger Map This Silver Lake contemporary home sits on a 7,666 square foot lot and is currently listed with Sotheby’s for $ $1,289,000. If you’d like to see the lovely re-do in person, give me a call and let me know what day and time works for you: (213) 215-4758.

Jenny Durling, Broker Associate
LA Property Solutions
Jenny@LApropertySolutions.com http://www.LApropertySolutions.com
Copyright © 2012 By Jenny Durling * Silver Lake Contemporary Home Near Ivanhoe Elementary School*

1807 North Dillon Street, Silver Lake, CA

This Spanish Silver Lake Pool Home sits high in the hills and provides panoramic city views from nearly every room. The home is tastefully updated with modern finishes but still retains its old worlds charm and original style.

The living room boasts a vaulted, beamed ceiling and corner fireplace. Connected is the formal dining room with box beams and updated kitchen with its own eat-in area. Originally built in 1931, the house contains three bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Outside and down the stairs is a separate guest suite and wine room. There’s a bedroom, bath and bar with the bedroom currently being used as a sound studio. This separate space over look the lovely rear garden and pool are. Equipped with a sound system, BBQ/Dining area,fountain, outdoor shower and deck there’s nothing missing but the guests!

This Silver Lake pool home sits on a 6000 square foot lot and is currently listed with Parnters Trust Beverly Hills for $1,399,000. If you’d like to see Silver Lake beauty in person, give me a call and let me know what day and time works for you: (213) 215-4758.

1807 North Dillon Street, Silver Lake, CA

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Jenny Durling
Broker Associate
L.A. Property Solutions
213-215-4758
http://www.LApropertySolutions.com
Copyright © 2012 By Jenny Durling * Silver Lake Pool Home with Panoramic Views*

If you were disappointed to see that this Richard Neutra Silver Lake duplex showed up in the MLS on the market November 14 of this year with a pending status, you are getting a second crack at it. For reasons unknown, the Koblick Residence came back on the market December 5, giving fans of the mid-century architecture and would-be duplex owners an opportunity to buy this piece of Silver Lake history.

Located at 1816-1818 Silverwood Terrace in Silver Lake, this 1,620 sf duplex with cantilevered porches was originally built in 1937 for art professor Harry Koblick at a cost of $8,500. The top unit is 2 bedrooms and 1 bath overlooking the Silver Lake reservoir. The lower unit sits above the garage and consists of 1 bedroom and 1 bath. The units are currently renting for $1,180 and $1,890 respectively. The duplex is currently listed with The Agency for $849,000. Duplexes are a great way to get into the Silver Lake real estate market.

1816-1818 Silverwood Terrace in Silver Lake

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The only interior photos available with the listing appear to be from a magazine. The quality isn’t good enough to show here. If you’d like to see this Neutra duplex, give me a call and let me know what day and time works for you: (213) 215-4758.

Jenny Durling Broker Associate
L.A. Property Solutions
213-215-4758
http://www.LApropertySolutions.com
Copyright © 2011 By Jenny Durling * Neutra’s Silver Lake Duplex is Back on the Market!

What a great Loan program FHA is, you can get into a home with as little as 3.5% down and have the seller pay your closing cost!

But of course, FHA is one of the most challenging loans when it comes to actually finding the home and getting the seller to accept your offer.

Believe me I know, 95% of my current buyers are utilizing FHA loans. But I will tell you this; they are typically in escrow within 4 weeks, mostly within 2 weeks! The bottom line is, DON'T GIVE UP!

So what's the challenge with FHA Home loans?

• Finding Homes that qualify for FHA (not all do)
• Finding Sellers that will accept your offer (many are unfamiliar and don't have savvy agents guiding them)
• Too many search sources (paralysis by analysis)
• Buyers agents not skilled or savvy with FHA (or just lazy)
• Lack of focus on what you want!

What are your solutions?

• Have a clear Vision of what you want! Of course it must fit within your budget and be obtainable but you and your agent must be very clear of what will make you happy!
• In truth, finding out if the Home, Condo or Town Home is FHA approved or not is ultimately your agents job, but there are some search tools you can utilize to find out to some degree if a property is FHA approved. Start by visiting the governments HUD web site for approved Condo projects.

• Use ONE search tool that is direct access to the local MLS. I give my buyers access to my MLS account so they are seeing what I am seeing that is the most 100% accurate and updated.
• The only solution to a "lazy or un-savvy" agent is to either let them know your concerns and get them to make a shift in their business practice towards you or find someone who understands the "ins and outs" of FHA, enjoys the challenge and NEVER GIVES UP!
• The fastest and most efficient way to identify sellers that are open to FHA offers is to be sure your agent is "Cherry Picking" listings on a daily basis and sending them to you as soon as they hit the market.
• If you've already been searching or have had your offers rejected several times, it's time for a new approach. It's time to "Zig while others Zag"! Sounds silly but it's true and it has worked beautifully for my FHA buyers.